Art & Lifestyle

JLG: Setsubun Guide

Feb 3rd, 2012
Posted by katzueno
February 3rd, 2012 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. It means "the change of the season". Because the spring is coming, Setsubun in Feb is the most important setsubun of the year. Read More

JLG: Earthquake 101 in Japan

Jan 17th, 2012
Posted by katzueno
At 5:46:52am on January 17, 1995, a strong shake hit the center of Kobe area and caused devastated destruction to the modern city of Japan. After 15 years, Japanese accumulated the knowledge from the mistakes we learned from the earthquake. Learn what you need to prepare in case of emergency, not only in Japan, but the people who are in the earthquake zone. Read More

JLG: Get ready for the year 2012 in Japan

Dec 16th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
If you happened to spend a New Year's Day 2012 in Japan, why don't you get ready for New Year's cerebration. There are a couple ways you can do without spending too much money. Alll you need is a Shimenawa (しめなわ, 注連縄), Kadomatsu (門松), Oranges and Kagami Mochi (かがみもち, 鏡餅) Read More

NTT Docomo to carry iPhone 5 in Japan

Dec 1st, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Nikkei Business, which scooped about KDDI to carry iPhone 4S, did it again. The next generation iPhone 5 is likely to debut to NTT Docomo users in the next summer 2012 Read More

Foreign Artists Exhibition 2011 - YokosoNews Weekly #20

Nov 5th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live at noon on Sat, Nov 5 (JST) from Nagoya International Center, YokosoNews introduce Foreign Artists Exhibition 2011. Various professional and amateur foreign artists resides in and around Nagoya showcase their art works. Read More

NHK Net Radio App for iPhone

Oct 27th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
NHK just released an iPhone Radio app that you can listen to NHK Radio programs while you're in Japan. This is a must-install app since R2 become English in case of the natural disaster. Read More

AU by KDDI to carry iPhone 5 in Japan

Sep 22nd, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Nikkei Business scooped the news that AU by KDDI will carry the new iPhone 5 in November 2011 or early 2012. Read More

JLG & JTG: JMA launched "Extreme High Temperature Forecast"

Jul 17th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Started on July 14, 2011, Japan Meteorological Agency started Extreme High Temperature Forecast to raise the awareness of heat stroke. Read More

JLG: Inter-carrier SMS is finally available in Japan

Jul 13th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Starting on July 13, 2011, NTT Docomo, Softbank Mobile, au and Emobile started inter-carrier SMS service. You can now send a SMS to other mobile phone users in Japan. Read More

Cosmo Shamisen Lab #003 - Enka, Japanese folk song

Jul 10th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live at 8pm on Sun Jul 10, 2011 (JST) at Cosmo Gakki in Yokkaichi, the monthly live cast about Japanese musics including traditional to contemporary. This time, we will welcome Karaoke national champion to introduce Enka, Japanese folk song. Read More

Cosmo Shamisen Lab #002 - CANCELLED

May 29th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live at 7pm on Sun May 29, 2011 (JST) at Cosmo Gakki in Yokkaichi, the monthly live cast about Japanese musics including traditional to contemporary. This time, we have a Japanese female high school singer who will share her original songs! Read More

Cosmo Shamisen Lab #001 - MIkan Nitta & Electric Shamisen

Apr 26th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live at 1pm on Tue April 26, 2011 (JST) at Cosmo Gakki in Yokkaichi, the monthly live cast about Japanese musics including traditional to contemporary. In this time, we welcome the musician, Mikan Nitta to bring his solo concert. He can play Shamisen and Shakuhachi. Read More

Volunteer 101 - Must-know basics of disaster volunteering in Japan

Apr 2nd, 2011
Posted by katzueno
We talked about the basics of volunteering in the disaster area during the live cast. As we find out the extent of the damage since East Japan Great Earthquake on March 11, 2011, Japanese in Tohoku region are in desperate needs of relief aid and volunteers. However, after Japanese experiencing the advantage and disadvantage of volunteering. We need ask people to follow the rules of volunteering. Read More

Cosmo Shamisen #000 - The basics of Samisen

Mar 27th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live at 12pm on Sun March 27, 2011 (JST) at Cosmo Gakki in Yokkaichi, the monthly live cast about Japanese musics including traditional to contemporary. We introduced Japanese traditional instruments and Maestro Hiroshi's invention, Electric Shamisen. Read More

YokosoNews Weekly Special - Pets in Japan

Mar 7th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live on Monday, Mar 7, 2011 (JST) at 3pm. The weekly live streaming show to talk about what's happening in Japan or around Japan. In this week, we visited DINGO, the pet training facility in Yokohama, Japan to talk about the pets in Japan. Read More

YokosoNews Weekly Special - Inaka Life Tokyo

Mar 6th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live on Sunday, Mar 6, 2011 (JST) at 12pm. The weekly live streaming show to talk about what's happening in Japan or around Japan. In this week, we visited Musashino, Tokyo, Japan and talk with American couple who lives in Japan to share their experience. Read More

YokosoNews Weekly Special - Japanese Calligraphy

Mar 2nd, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live on Wed, Mar 2, 2011 (JST) at 12pm. The weekly live streaming show to talk about what's happening in Japan or around Japan. In this week, we will visit a Japanese calligrapher's studio in Okazaki, Aichi. He will demonstrate us the basics of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Read More

LIVE: Japanese Buddhist Wedding

Feb 11th, 2011
Posted by katzueno
Live on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 (JST) from Hiroshima, Japan. YokosoNews will broadcast a real Japanese wedding of Mr. Tadahiro Miyamura and Ms. Fumi Yamauchi. The wedding will be held in Buddhist style at the brand-new Buddhist temple. This is very rare opportunities even for Japanese. Don't miss it. Read More

JLG: Setsubun Guide

Feb 3rd, 2011
Posted by katzueno
February 3rd, 2011 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. It means "the change of the season". Because the spring is coming, Setsubun in Feb is the most important setsubun of the year. Read More

Coming of Age 2011 in Nagoya

Jan 19th, 2011
Posted by achimrunnebaum
On the 2nd weekend of Nagoya, Japan, the scenary was full of Coming of Age (せいじんしき or 成人式) in Nagoya, Japan. Read More